2003 Ford Mustang vs. 2008 Maserati V8 GranSport
To start off, 2008 Maserati V8 GranSport is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Maserati V8 GranSport weights approximately 200 kg more than 2003 Ford Mustang.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2003 Ford Mustang (556 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Maserati V8 GranSport. (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Maserati V8 GranSport. 2008 Maserati V8 GranSport has automatic transmission and 2003 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2003 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Maserati V8 GranSport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Ford Mustang | 2008 Maserati V8 GranSport | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Mustang | V8 GranSport |
Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4599 cc | 4244 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 556 Nm | 451 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 92.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 11.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 88 L |